Mammea suriga is a species of flowering plant in the family Calophyllaceae.

A medium tall evergreen tree, the suriga bears small fleshy fruits.

The outside of the fruit is green turns yellowish at ripening, surface smooth textured and inedible, covering sweet flesh juicy substance.

After pollination, it takes 40-45 days for fruits to ripen[citation needed] The small yellow flowers emit a sweet smell and are turned into gajra, hair flower garlands, in Goa.

Traditionally people collect the flowers from the forest trees to turn them into beautiful garlands.